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Phillies Expected to Dominate Series Opener Against Reds with Suarez on the Mound

The article discusses the upcoming opening game of a four-game series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. Both teams were coming off interleague series over the weekend, with the Phillies defeating the White Sox and the Reds defeating the Angels. The Reds had previously won two out of three games in a series against the Phillies earlier in the season. The starting pitchers for the game are Ranger Suarez for the Phillies and Hunter Greene for the Reds, with Philadelphia being the betting favorite. The article was written before the conclusion of Sunday afternoon's games.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -120 | Reds +106
• Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+135) | Reds +1.5 (-155)
• Total: Over/Under 8.75 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 55%.

Philadelphia vs Cincinnati Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games by defeating the White Sox for the second consecutive night on Saturday. They entered Sunday with a record of 13-8, placing them second in the NL East, trailing the Braves by two games. In the victory over Chicago, Johan Rojas and Nick Castellanos led the offense with three hits each, while Trea Turner and Bryce Harper contributed with two RBIs each. Brad Marsh hit his fifth home run of the season. Zack Wheeler earned his first win of the year with an impressive performance, pitching 7.1 scoreless innings. Jose Alvarado secured the win with a save after a tense ninth inning. Ranger Suarez is set to start the next game for the Phillies, boasting a 3-0 record and a 1.73 ERA. The team currently holds a power ranking of 18 and ranks 18th in offense, 7th in defense, and has a record of 14-8 this season. For more betting opportunities, explore the best betting sites available.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

Cincinnati Reds secured their second consecutive victory by defeating the Angels at home on Saturday night. With an 11-9 record, they currently hold the third spot in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by 2.5 games. Standout performances from Spencer Steer and Stuart Fairchild, along with a grand slam from Tyler Stephenson, contributed to the win. Graham Ashcraft picked up his third win of the season after pitching five innings. Hunter Greene will take the mound for his fifth start of the season, looking to improve upon his 0-1 record and 4.35 ERA. The Reds have a power ranking of 10 and rank 7th in offense, averaging 5.45 runs per game. In their last three matchups, Philadelphia has a 2-1 edge over Cincinnati.

Phillies Favored Over Reds in Sunday's Baseball Matchup

Both teams have demonstrated strong performances in baseball leading into Sunday's game, with the Phillies securing five consecutive victories and the Reds victorious in two consecutive games and five out of their last eight. Suarez has shown consistency in his initial starts, notably achieving a complete game shutout in his recent performance. On the other hand, Greene is still seeking his first win of the season and must enhance the efficiency of his pitch count. Despite accumulating eight strikeouts in just four innings against the Mariners, Greene threw 98 pitches. Improving his pitch selection to induce more contact could allow him to extend his time on the mound. Presently, the Phillies possess a more formidable lineup and superior pitcher. Therefore, the recommended choice is to support the visitors in the inaugural game of this series.

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